I'm Jessica, 37, and I've been positive for HPV for the last 4 years (been having yearly smears) but no cell changes as of yet. I had a colposcopy and biopsy done last year, thankfully the results were clear. It's coming close to the time where I'll be called for again and I'm just praying the HPV has gone (although I'm not feeling very hopeful as I've also just had to have a biopsy on my vulva for a skin lesion that is most likely caused by HPV but still awaiting results). This most important thing to remember though is that cervical cancer is one of the easiest to prevent, it's a slow growing cancer and any cell changes can be removed before they turn in to cancer. You have CIN1, CIN2 & CIN3 before it turns in to cancer. The colposcopy and biopsy, for me, was absolutely fine with minimal discomfort but just tell the nurse you are if you are nervous and also make sure you ask any questions that you want to know. The hardest bit I find is the waiting for results as they can take 6-8 weeks but I'm sure you will be fine. Good luck xx
I'm Jessica, 37, and I've been positive for HPV for the last 4 years (been having yearly smears) but no cell changes as of yet. I had a colposcopy and biopsy done last year, thankfully the results were clear. It's coming close to the time where I'll be called for again and I'm just praying the HPV has gone (although I'm not feeling very hopeful as I've also just had to have a biopsy on my vulva for a skin lesion that is most likely caused by HPV but still awaiting results). This most important thing to remember though is that cervical cancer is one of the easiest to prevent, it's a slow growing cancer and any cell changes can be removed before they turn in to cancer. You have CIN1, CIN2 & CIN3 before it turns in to cancer. The colposcopy and biopsy, for me, was absolutely fine with minimal discomfort but just tell the nurse you are if you are nervous and also make sure you ask any questions that you want to know. The hardest bit I find is the waiting for results as they can take 6-8 weeks but I'm sure you will be fine. Good luck xx
